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Introduced
02/11/2019
02/11/2019
In Committee
02/11/2019
02/11/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans, and for other purposes. This bill establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly engaging in a scheme to defraud an individual of veterans' benefits, or in connection with obtaining veteran's benefits for an individual. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly engaging in a scheme to defraud an individual of veterans' benefits, or in connection with obtaining veterans' benefits for an individual. Violators are subject to criminal penalties, including a fine, up to five years in prison, or both. The bill defines "veteran" as in section 101 of Title 38 of the United States Code, and "veterans benefits" as any benefit provided under federal law for a veteran, or a dependent or survivor of a veteran.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 02/11/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/432/all-info | 02/12/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s432/BILLS-116s432is.pdf | 02/28/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s432/BILLS-116s432is.pdf.pdf | 02/28/2019 |
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